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scurrile |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scurrile \Scur"rile\, a. [L. scurrilis fr scurra a bufoon, jester: cf F. scurrile.] Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as scurrile taunts. The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. --Cowley. A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than father's ancient name --Sir W. Scott.
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